Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play Wrexham in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Wrexham start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.52
Nicolás Balbo sees space and advances. Nicolás Balbo lofts in a cross ball towards David Lensing. David Lensing is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.40
Kouadio Yeboah makes a simple pass to Máximo Castro. Máximo Castro makes a simple pass to David Lensing. David Lensing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Westwood.
6.01
Máximo Castro brings the ball forward. Máximo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ugo Proctor easily smothers it!
14.14
Arthur Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards shoots from long range. Rodrigo Becerra is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.23
Runar Haaland takes it forward alone. Runar Haaland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Lensing. David Lensing tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ugo Proctor easily smothers it!
27.14
Nicolás Balbo makes a simple pass to Luís Valenzuela. Luís Valenzuela whips in a cross ball towards David Lensing. David Lensing flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ugo Proctor!
33.15
Talal Chippo makes a simple pass to Darren Lockley. Darren Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.37
Kouadio Yeboah flicks the ball to his team mate, Talal Chippo. Talal Chippo flicks the ball to his team mate, Luís Valenzuela. Luís Valenzuela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ugo Proctor!
36.01
Kelvin Proctor threads the ball through to Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.23
Yurtcan Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, David Lensing. David Lensing lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Lockley. Darren Lockley heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ugo Proctor!
45.00
Talal Chippo makes a beautiful solo run. Talal Chippo knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Lockley. Darren Lockley flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ugo Proctor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
51.38
Tommy Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Bastin. Eoin Bastin passes the ball forward but Eoin Edwards is offside!
54.02
Máximo Castro sees a break and surges forward. Máximo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Luís Valenzuela. Luís Valenzuela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ugo Proctor.
61.38
Tommy Woodcock surges forward with the ball. Tommy Woodcock shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.34
Yurtcan Ayaz chips the ball to his team mate, David Lensing. David Lensing knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Lockley. Darren Lockley powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
67.34
Arthur Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Formon. Patrick Formon shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
71.08
Yurtcan Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Lockley. Darren Lockley shoots from 20 yards but Ugo Proctor is on top of it.
73.38
Talal Chippo chips the ball to his team mate, David Lensing. David Lensing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.22
Arthur Gerrard comes in with a late challenge on Máximo Castro. Arthur Gerrard is given a warning by the referee! Máximo Castro runs off the knock.
78.01
Arthur Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Edwards. Eoin Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kouadio Yeboah.
79.02
Runar Haaland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Talal Chippo. Talal Chippo makes a simple pass to David Lensing. David Lensing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.31
Arthur Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Formon. Patrick Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Becerra who gathers it comfortably.
87.58
Máximo Castro passes the ball forward to David Lensing. David Lensing shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ugo Proctor manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Proctor of Middlesbrough

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40 vs 60
Play Area
Home team third: 27.14%, Midfield: 48.57%, Away team third: 24.29%

Scorers